Summer Kaafarani

Summer Kaafarani, MS, LPC-S has a diverse work experience in the mental health field. Summer has served as a Chief Operating Officer at BasePoint Academy since 2023. Prior to that, they held the role of Senior Director of Outpatient Services at Carrollton Springs from 2017 to 2023. Summer also served as the Director of Child and Adolescent Services at Carrollton Springs from 2017 to 2021, where they oversaw a specialized program for children and adolescents with behavioral health issues.

Before joining Carrollton Springs, Summer worked as a Clinic Director at Mech Healthcare Associates from 2014 to 2017, providing comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and treatment services. Summer also served as the Director of Clinical Services at Excel Center Of Lewisville from 2013 to 2014, where they worked with children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and chemical dependency needs.

Prior to that, they held the position of Clinic Director at Adapt of Texas from 2011 to 2013, where they provided clinical and structural oversight for a large outpatient psychiatric clinic. Summer successfully implemented systems to ensure efficient and quality-oriented services and provided supervision for a team of staff members.

Summer's early career included roles at Green Oaks Hospital as an On Call Crisis LPHA from 2008 to 2011 and at Denton County MHMR as a Crisis Clinician On Call and Case Manager from 2005 to 2011, where they conducted emergency screenings, provided therapy services, and facilitated skills training groups.

Overall, Summer Kaafarani brings a wealth of experience and expertise in the mental health field, with a focus on outpatient services, child and adolescent care, and clinic management.

Summer Kaafarani, MS, LPC-S completed their Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Texas from 2002 to 2005. Summer then pursued a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Texas Woman's University, which they obtained from 2006 to 2008.